Gruhas Fund, DLF Family Office, and Anthill Ventures have unveiled the second cohort of their proptech accelerator program, Gruhas Aspire. This initiative supports six selected startups poised to revolutionize the construction and real estate industry. These startups will receive strategic investments, expert guidance, and market access opportunities to drive innovation and sustainability in the sector. The program builds on the success of its inaugural cohort, which facilitated over INR 22 crore in capital, and aims to empower startups to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and contribute to the growth and transformation of the proptech landscape.
Gruhas Fund, DLF Family Office, and Anthill Ventures have jointly launched the second cohort of their proptech accelerator program, Gruhas Aspire. This initiative represents a significant leap forward in supporting startups aiming to revolutionize the construction and real estate sector. These carefully selected startups will gain access to strategic investments, expert guidance, and unparalleled market opportunities, ultimately fostering innovation and sustainability across the industry.
The chosen startups encompass a diverse range of solutions aligned with the program's focus areas, which include New & Emissions-Free Materials & Technologies in Construction, Smart Property Management for Selling & Leasing, Sustainable Properties with Clean Energy, Water Use, & Waste Management, and Investments & Financing in Real Estate. Among the selected startups are Ambiator, Breathe ESG, Earth Fokus, Openhaus, Slice, and Zerotouch.
Building upon the resounding success of the inaugural cohort, the second edition of Gruhas Aspire is committed to further catalysing the growth of solutions that enhance sustainability and efficiency in the built environment. The selected startups will receive comprehensive support covering various aspects such as vision, mission & values, business model, product-market fit and growth, pricing and sales, branding and marketing, hiring and performance management, legal and compliance, and overall business mentorship from industry luminaries.
The program is poised to facilitate scale while providing invaluable market access opportunities through strategic collaboration with India's premier developers and property managers. The program will culminate with a Demo Day where each startup will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a room full of sector-specific investors.
The inaugural cohort of Gruhas Aspire achieved remarkable success, with six startups completing the program. Four of these startups secured funding during the program, while two are in the process of closing their rounds. This program facilitated over INR 22 crore in capital through both the program itself and external investors, underscoring its effectiveness in nurturing startups in the proptech sector.
The second edition of Gruhas Aspire is poised to build on these achievements and make a substantial contribution to revitalizing and growing the real estate sector through innovation and sustainability. It demonstrates the commitment of Gruhas Fund, DLF Family Office, and Anthill Ventures to support and nurture startups that are set to reshape the construction and real estate industry, aligning it with the demands of the modern world. This strategic investment in proptech is not only vital for the industry's evolution but also essential for addressing climate change and advancing sustainability in the built environment.